![]() ![]() ![]() In regards to color, white rice is always white, but jasmine rice can be white, brown, red, purple, or black. For example, glutinous rice, which is commonly used in Asian desserts, is very sticky. Meanwhile, the consistency of white rice can vary greatly. Jasmine rice has a long grain and primarily grows in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand.ĭue to its fluffiness and slightly sticky texture when cooked, it’s considered to have an excellent cooking quality ( 17, 18). White rice can have a short, medium, or long grain. Brown jasmine rice contains fiber and is a source of some vitamins and minerals. There are several types of whole-grain jasmine rice. These plant compounds have antioxidant properties that help support and protect your cells from damage ( 13, 14, 15, 16). It also offers calcium, iron, and potassium.įurthermore, red, purple, and black varieties of whole-grain jasmine rice contain varying amounts of beneficial phytonutrients. This ensures that fiber and many nutrients remain in the final product ( 10, 11).Ī 1/3 cup (50 grams) of uncooked brown jasmine rice contains ( 12):ĭue to its fiber content, brown jasmine rice tends to be lower in calories and carbs than white rice. Like all whole grains, it has only had the outer husk removed - not the bran and germ. Jasmine rice also comes in healthier, whole-grain varietiesīrown jasmine rice is less processed than white rice. Long-grain white rice and white jasmine rice contain very similar amounts of calories, carbs, protein, and fiber. ![]() However, due to a loss of nutrients during processing, iron, thiamine (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), and folate are often added to white rice ( 7, 8, 9). Additionally, some white rice naturally contains small amounts of zinc, magnesium, manganese, copper, and B vitamins ( 5, 6). ![]()
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